Controled drinking

[angussdundee]

Not for the first time did I hear at a meeting that a newcomer was under the illusion that he could somehow gradually come off the booze by steadily reducing the amount he consumed. There is in my experience no evidence to support this impossible dream.
I read somewhere that a study was done of young problem drinkers who drank less than 48 drinks a week (I didn't make that figure up, it came from "a study") could return to controlled drinking after a period of abstention.
And who are the 'lucky ones' that managed to make the dubious grade from problem drinker to controlled drinker? Well, go round to your local hospital psychiatric ward, prison or cemetery and you'll likely find them there. If they can communicate in an honest way with you they will tell you that in fact it is extremely rare for a person with a long term drinking problem to be able to permanently control their intake of alcohol. THE FIRST ONE DOES THE DAMAGE. If you're conviced you have not got a problem with alcohol the why would you feel the need to try to control it ???

anguss.

[mercury]

I have tried that controled drinking many times and it always leads me the same place. Desolate. I have heard too many stories just like mine. All but to no avail. I have yet to be in a meeting where anyone has said it worked for them. Most who do try are lucky to make it back. Today I am one of the lucky ones. Should have seen the warnings

[WolfM]

Dear freinds,
Everything we need to know about control drinking is in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill's Story and there is a Solution and chapter 3, More About Alcoholism, give us all the information in simple and plan English. The more I read and study the Big Book, the more I see that everything there is to know about myself and my relationship with the rest of the world is all right there.

Wolf M

[tommiebuild]

hello there brothers and sisters, i am new to on-line chat room scene. i am just coming back, i am 3 week's clean and sober, and i am just looking to see what's going on.

[WolfM]

Welcome back Tommie,
AASL is a wondereful supplement to AA meetings but it is NO substitute, at least for me. I need the fellowship, the smiling faces, the newcomers. I hope you post and let us know how you are doing and I hope you hook up with meetings in your area.

WolfM